Handicapping the Hokies' Quarterback Battle

Comparing, contrasting, and analyzing Hendon Hooker, Josh Jackson, and A.J. Bush's film as they compete for the Hokies' No. 1 QB job this spring.

Hendon Hooker, Josh Jackson, and A.J. Bush will vie for Tech's starting QB job. [@mclarkscout, Michael Shroyer, Nebraska Athletic Department]

For the second time in as many seasons, Virginia Tech football's offseason discussion will center around a quarterback competition. Jerod Evans' early entry to the NFL combined with Brenden Motley's expired eligibility left the Hokies' QB depth in a tenuous position. Justin Fuente and Co. acted quickly and convinced prized 2017 recruit Hendon Hooker to enroll early, and former Iowa Western and Nebraska signal caller A.J. Bush transferred mid-year as well. And although this review will focus on scholarship QBs, Tech added former Kansas Jayhawks QB Ryan Willis as a walk-on.

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